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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1964
Page
4
The American Medical Association warns that winter colds cause widespread illness and costs, with 100 or more viruses possible. There is no cure, only symptom relief and prevention, and hygienic practices are essential to reduce spread. Humidity and indoor dryness impact vulnerability.
A Defense Department scientist proposes using robots for early manned missions to Mars, arguing robots weigh less, need no food, and can outperform humans in movement. She cites fewer fatalities, less risk, and potential cost savings, while noting safety systems in capsules exist but could be reduced if humans were not aboard. The case for robot control is presented as worth consideration in initial space ventures.
Kingman Brewster Jr. argues that heavy federal backing for science skews funding away from humanities. He notes clear-cut gains in physical science versus nebulous humanist fields, warning of political harassment and confinement if humanities are guided by government funds. He urges universities to boost humanities prestige privately.
An Australian expedition in the Himalayas reports footprints nine and five inches long with four toes, renewing speculation about the elusive yeti. The creature, thought to inhabit high mountain regions, remains in the news as months pass without sightings.
Washington watchers describe a Kremlin faction favoring more economic and foreign policy experimentation, with a tilt toward stronger direct party rule, deeper industrial and agricultural management, profit trialing under wartime style controls, and cautious handling of foreign alliances while avoiding open clash with China. The group supports more factory manager autonomy and incentives, plus rewards for successful risk taking to boost consumer production.
HAL BOYLE argues that the end of a national political campaign brings mixed feelings. Voters, winners, and losers alike feel wounded vanity and distrust. Campaign workers face dull work ahead, including old stock buttons. The piece asserts struggle fuels excitement and asks who will win in 1968.
Philip Rosenthal, veteran of the French Foreign Legion and world traveler, runs a global glassware and dinnerware business. He aims to combat mass market mediocrity with targeted studio houses and Rosenthal Studio departments in stores, showcasing design focused lines. His firm, spanning eight factories and 9,000 employees, posted 1963 sales of 40.5 million across 80 countries.
Biddeford Maine newspaper listing shows the Biddeford Lace Journal at 11 Adams Street with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes telephone numbers for business and editorial, subscription rates of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and entered as second class postage paid.
AP writer Bob Thomas notes Samuel Goldwyn catalogs 50 major films with photos for television merchandising. He admires Goldwyn Wyler dramas led by The Best Years of Our Lives and Wuthering Heights, while criticizing his 1934 Anna Sten gamble as a costly misfire in his career.
Readers weigh in on news reporting style and sensational headlines. A Louisville AP item notes three teachers who spent 72 hours with students in jail and later graduated with 17 inmates earning certificates in adult education at Jefferson County Jail.
Ruth Millett urges mothers to instill in their sons habits that respect women. Neglecting to inform a wife of late dinners, making her pick up after him, and failing to praise her are highlighted as faults. Warn parents to guide sons toward courtesy, shared chores, thoughtful gifts, better grooming, and attentive letter writing to ensure a considerate husband.
Paul Harvey notes a string of legal outcomes that seem unfair. A man who confessed to murdering his wife and led police to the body was freed on a technicality while another man faced jail for a $1 overcharge. A sex-murder convict escaped execution by insanity claims, and National Guard officials were dismissed without criminal violation. He argues law must combine with compassion to justify justice.
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